Use time strategically in conflict resolution. Allow acute conflicts to cool before forcing resolution. Give parties space. Wait for circumstances to change.
Let face-saving narratives develop. Forced resolution when emotions are high risks permanent damage; patient waiting creates resolution possibilities.
This does not mean passive delay—it means strategic patience, choosing the right moment for resolution attempts. With time, intense emotions subside, perspectives shift, new information emerges, and what seemed essential becomes less important. Memory softens and allows narratives to evolve.
What was unforgivable becomes unfortunate but past. When facing conflicts with Indian counterparts, do not assume that immediate resolution is always best. Sometimes the wisest course is patience while conditions ripen. This approach can frustrate those wanting quick decisions, but it reflects accumulated wisdom that many conflicts resolve better with time than with force.
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